Meat Manager

Piggly Wiggly, LLC; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Piggly Wiggly in North Charleston, SC seeks a Meat Department Manager to lead one of our vital departments. You will own strategic growth, vendor relations, and the department’s profitability through smart pricing and promotions.

The role requires strong leadership, retail marketing understanding, and the ability to manage a team while ensuring food safety and high quality standards for our neighbors.

Qualifications

• Commercial mindset with understanding of consumer needs, retail marketing, and sales principles.
• Strong leadership to manage direct reports and develop the team.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and safely operate butcher equipment and related stations.
• Previous management experience in a meat department or high-volume retail environment is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Strategize department objectives to maximize consumer appeal, sales and profitability.
• Coordinate budgets and review performance data to measure productivity and hit goals.
• Lead recruitment, training, and daily supervision of staff with policy setting and reviews.
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors to improve product range and promotional strategies.
• Ensure department operates efficiently while maintaining safety standards and cleanliness.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Leadership

Technical & physical skill

Experience in meat/retail management

Job description

Meat Department Manager | Piggly Wiggly

The Role: Master the Market & Lead the Craft

As the Meat Manager, you are the strategic lead of one of our most vital departments. This is a role for a commercial-minded leader who understands both the art of butchery and the science of retail. You will take full ownership of the department's success-from establishing vendor relationships and curated product ranges to driving profitability through smart pricing and promotions. Your goal is to foster sustainable growth while maintaining the high standards of quality our neighbors expect.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Growth: Apply high-level planning to determine department objectives, focusing on maximizing consumer appeal, sales, and long-term profitability.
• Financial & Performance Oversight: Coordinate budgets and review performance data (financial, sales, and activity reports) to measure productivity and hit aggressive goals.
• Team Leadership: Lead the recruitment, training, and daily supervision of your staff. You will set unit policies, conduct performance reviews, and mentor your team in excellence.
• Merchandising & Vendor Relations: Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors to improve our product range. You'll oversee all department pricing and promotional strategies.
• Operational Integrity: Ensure the department operates with maximum efficiency while adhering to all company policies and safety standards.
• Expert Oversight: Maintain the highest standards of food safety, quality control, and department cleanliness.

What We're Looking For:

• Commercial Mindset: Extensive experience in understanding consumer needs, retail marketing, and sales principles.
• Leadership Mastery: Exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage direct reports with a focus on professional development.
• Technical & Physical Skill: Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and safely operate hazardous equipment (butcher knives, power slicers, heated wrapping stations, etc.) with precision.
• Experience: Previous management experience in a meat department or high-volume retail environment is highly recommended.

Why Lead at Piggly Wiggly?

• Stable Management Career: A full-time position with competitive, comparable pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes full health insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Growth & Flexibility: We offer flexible scheduling and clear career growth opportunities within our management pipeline.